Director of Communications

Live Action; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pro-life advocacy organization is seeking a Communications Director to drive their messaging and media strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media relations and the ability to craft compelling content that promotes the organization’s goals. Responsibilities include developing high-level messaging strategies, managing media relationships, and overseeing content production. This role requires at least five years of experience in communications and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to the pro-life cause is essential.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Competitive health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in media relations, journalism, or communications strategy.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience crafting persuasive narratives.
• Deep understanding of media ecosystems.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-level messaging strategies.
• Craft key communications such as press releases and speeches.
• Build relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Develop rapid response strategies for crisis communications.

Skills

Media relations

Strong writing and editing

Crisis communications

Public relations

Job description

Location: Remote or DC
Reports to: Vice President of Communications

About Live Action

Live Action’s Strategic Communications Program works to shift the national media narrative on abortion, influence public perception, and expose the corruption of the abortion industry. This program ensures that Live Action’s message is bold, persuasive, and effective across all platforms.

Role Overview

The Communications Director is responsible for overseeing Live Action’s messaging and media strategy, crafting compelling content, and ensuring alignment across all external communications. This role requires a deep understanding of media, storytelling, and strategic messaging to advance the pro-life cause and reach diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Vice President of Communications to develop and execute high-level messaging strategies.
• Own and execute earned media strategy, including proactive pitching to podcasts, television programs, and print/digital news outlets to secure impactful coverage and elevate organizational visibility.
• Craft press releases, op-eds, speeches, and other key communications.
• Support Live Action’s spokesperson and leadership with media appearances and talking points.
• Manage relationships with key media contacts and journalists to amplify Live Action’s message.
• Content Development & Oversight
  • Oversee the production of high-impact written and visual content, including news stories, investigative reports, and video scripts.
  • Provide strategic guidance for Live Action News, social media, and other digital platforms.
  • Identify cultural and political trends to proactively shape the media narrative.
• Coalition & Public Relations
  • Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and thought leaders in the pro-life movement.
  • Represent Live Action at events, conferences, and media engagements as needed.
• Crisis Communications
  • Develop and implement rapid response strategies for breaking news and crisis situations.
  • Monitor media coverage and provide real-time recommendations for engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in media relations, journalism, public relations, or communications strategy.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience crafting persuasive narratives.
• Deep understanding of media ecosystems, including traditional and digital platforms.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in issue advocacy, political messaging, or nonprofit communications preferred.
• Availability for occasional travel, night, and weekend work as needed.
• Maintains strong relationships with pro-life media allies and thought leaders.
• Continually seeks professional development and thought leadership in the pro-life movement.

About Live Action:
Live Action is dedicated to ending abortion and building a culture of life in America and beyond. We believe every human life has intrinsic value and rights. By exposing the truth about abortion and countering misinformation from the abortion industry, we have built the largest online presence in the pro-life movement, with millions of supporters across the United States.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS:

No phone calls please. All staff members are required to sign Live Action's Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement.

BENEFITS:

Live Action offers high-value benefits to our full-time employees! Live Action provides competitive and ethical health benefits for full-time employees and their families. We also have unlimited PTO for our employees as we are a work/life balance, family-oriented culture.

LIVE ACTION:

Live Action is a media and news nonprofit dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects all human life. Live Action’s groundbreaking news coverage and compelling videos reach several million people weekly across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. (see more here: www.facebook.com/liveaction and www.liveaction.org ).

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